Moving Iron Podcast

On this episode of Moving Iron, Aaron Fintel and Rich Posson break down the major forces shaping agriculture and the broader economy. From extreme weather, drought, and water shortages impacting planting decisions and equipment markets to inflation, oil prices, and the latest jobs report influencing long-term economic tre...

Why are auctions booming while the ag economy shows signs of strain? Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson tackle that question in this episode of Moving Iron. They break down the spike in auction volume, strong demand for 5–15 year-old equipment, and why farmers continue to favor used over new. With more farm sales tied to retirements and financial pressure, supply is rising—but so are prices for the best machines. The conve...

In this episode, Casey and Greg break down a red-hot used equipment market that continues to defy broader economic signals. Premium, low-hour machines are commanding record prices at auction, while dealers are quickly running out of 5–10-year-old inventory. They also dive into the growing demand for pre-emissions equipment and the surprising strength of collector interest in older models. Bu...

Seasonality is driving more than just the weather—it’s moving iron across the country in a big way. In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour breaks down how tractors, combines, and equipment are shifting region to region—and why those movements matter more than ever in today’s market. From major differences in regional specs across the Northern Plains, High Plains, and Corn Belt to the push toward more ...

In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson break down the forces shaping today’s ag equipment market. From emerging drought concerns in parts of the Midwest to the ripple effects of El Niño forecasts, weather remains a key wildcard for farmers heading into the spring season.

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This episode connects the dots between the auto and ag equipment industries, highlighting how high interest rates, margin compression, and informed buyers are forcing dealers to move faster and operate leaner. Jason Cox shares why data-driven tools, disciplined pricing, and inventory velocity are critical for profitability. On the farm side, we break down shifting acreage trends, with soybeans gaining favor due to stronger economic...

On this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson break down the volatility in late-model high-horsepower tractor pricing, spotlighting recent auction swings of the Case IH Steiger 470 Quadtrac.

From a record $493,250 sale in early 2024 to a sharp drop just months later, dealer oversupply sent prices tumbling. But by mid-2025, the market began to stabilize — and recent auction results show signs of recovery. Buc...

Casey Seymour and Greg "Machinery Pete" Peterson offer key insights into the agricultural equipment marketplace, recent auction trends, and the potential impact of evolving EPA guidelines. Later in the episode, Shawn Hackett joins and dives deep into the ongoing weather volatility across the U.S., shifting dynamics in commodity markets, and broader implications for agriculture and livestock industries. Finally, we end the episode w...

On this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson dive into the latest signals from the Arkansas auction—and the story is clear: quality iron is in high demand. Near-new machines are bringing premium prices, three-to-five-year-old equipment is leading the charge, and buyers are more confident than ever in the used market. The conversation also covers how video, digital promotion, and honest storytelling are chan...

In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour is joined by Greg “Machinery Pete” Peterson to break down the rapidly shifting dynamics of the used agricultural equipment market. From dramatic declines in late-model auction volumes to changing pressure points between dealers and farmers, the data tells a powerful story about where the market has been—and where it’s heading.

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In this episode, Casey and Greg dig into why the used farm equipment market is proving far more resilient than expected, with older machines holding strong at auction while new equipment continues to take heavy depreciation hits. They break down how weather, market pressure, and operational pivots are reshaping auction lineups — including the surprising influx of low-hour, late-model equipment as farms restructure and shift f...

In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson break down the shifting dynamics shaping the ag equipment marketplace—and why 2026 could mark a major turning point. From surprising strength in auction values to unprecedented shortages in combines, the market is behaving in ways few expected. Casey outlines signals pointing to stabilization in supply, demand, and pricing, while Greg shares eye-opening auction r...